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FN03 JJE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Orange Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

221,769 mi
Last recorded221,769 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 JJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2021 221,769 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

intercooler leaking

Pass 23 Apr 2020 220,552 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 213,562 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 205,925 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 205,925 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 197,216 miles

engine light on

Pass 18 Mar 2016 185,146 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 173,553 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 164,381 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 164,169 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brakes binding slightly

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Mar 2013 149,100 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 135,571 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 124,144 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 123,969 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 109,055 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 97,346 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 81,494 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 81,494 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 66,294 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 49,755 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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FN03 JJE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Orange with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 81,364 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FN03 JJE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FN03 JJE registered?

FN03 JJE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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